2015 united way of racine county annual report

2015 ANNUAL

REPORTTO THECOMMUNITY

table of contents

Page 4 Looking BackPage 6 Moving Forward Page 8 Engaging the CommunityPage 10 EducationPage 12 Income and HealthPage 14 United Way SupportersPage 16 Recognition and Awards 0 Volunteer LeadershipPage 24 Financial ActivitiesPage 26 Community PartnersPage 27 United Way Staff

A child enjoys the new Born Learning Trail installed at Evergreen Elementary in Waterford in May 2015.

OUR MISSIONMobilizing the caring power of Racine

County to improve lives and transform

our community.

OUR VISIONUnited Way envisions a community

where individuals and families achieve

their potential through education,

income stability and healthy lives.

OUR COREVALUES• Commitment to community success

• Leadership

• Inclusiveness

• Integrity and accountability

• Innovation

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The largest Day of Caring so far was held on September

12, 2015, following the Campaign Kickoff event.

More than 330 volunteers dispersed throughout the

county to improve our community. Projects included

refreshing the Born Learning Trails sidewalk art, painting

the skateboard park at Gateway Technical College,

organizing storage and landscaping at HALO, and

working in the Teaching Garden at the Racine County

Food Bank (pictured right).

DAY OF CARING

United Way held its first ever Impact Awareness Events

both east (November 5, 2015) and west (May 19, 2015)

of I-94. These informal open houses highlighted how

investments are positively impacting our community

with presentations from United Way board members,

staff and clients. Rodney Prunty, president of United

Way, also kept donors informed by sharing insight into

United Way’s future strategic direction and focus.

IMPACT AWARENESS EVENTSOn October 24, 2015, the Milwaukee Admirals hockey

team hosted United Way of Racine County Night during

their 7 p.m. showdown with the Rockford IceHogs.

United Way’s work in the community was featured

throughout the night with special highlights, trivia and

more. A post-game Foreigner concert was also included

in the ticket price. Proceeds benefited United Way’s

Schools of Hope initiative.

UNITED WAY NIGHT AT THE ADMIRALS

On June 19, 2015, United Way of Racine County hosted

its second annual Day of Action, dedicated to bringing

volunteers together to support United Way’s work in

education. Four local businesses and 100 volunteers

participated in creating literacy kits to help bring books

to life for young children. Approximately 500 literacy kits

were created and distributed to Racine Unified School

District’s first, second and third grade summer school

students, as well as Head Start, 4K, kindergarten, and

first grade students in Burlington.

DAY OF ACTION

Special thank you to our sponsors:

On the evening of November 12, 2015, United Way, in

partnership with United Way supporter Frank Cannella,

hosted a Get Out and Play event for the students and

families of Acelero Learning Center in Burlington. The

highlight of the evening was a free shopping spree

for children’s winter wear including boots, snow

pants, hats, mittens, and snowsuits at tremendously

discounted prices provided by Kohl’s Department Store.

GET OUT AND PLAYUnited Way partnered with local businesses and

nonprofits to bring Rich Harwood, founder and president

of Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, to Racine

County. Harwood was the keynote speaker at the 2015

Nonprofit Leadership Conference at UW-Parkside on

October 20 and presented at special afternoon sessions

for local business, civic, education, and nonprofit

leaders. Harwood’s talks, coaching techniques and

practical guides have provided hope and inspiration

for individuals and groups to improve their public and

private lives.

VISIT FROM RICH HARWOOD


looking back


MOVING FORWARD

COMMUNITY SCHOOLSNothing is more important to Racine County’s long-term economic prosperity than the

development of a workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform the

job. That development begins in the classroom and in neighborhoods. That’s why United Way

will pilot a Community School model at Knapp Elementary in the fall of 2016. A community

school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community

resources. Many community schools offer early childhood education, adult education, financial

stability services for families, recreational activities, and community-wide events. Schools

become centers of the community and are open to everyone — all day, every day, evenings,

and weekends. A community school’s integrated focus on academics, services, supports, and

opportunities leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.

Together, we can prepare children for success in education and life by providing the resources

and support they need.


BUILDING AN EDUCATED WORKFORCEUnited Way has been in an ongoing strategic planning process

designed to transition our work in order to make the greatest

impact. Using strategies in the areas of education, income and

health, United Way is taking the lead in making change happen by

focusing on building an educated workforce.

• In education, we will build the workforce of tomorrow by

ensuring students graduate high school with the knowledge,

skills and motivation to succeed in college, vocational training

or career.

• Under income, we will help the workforce of today by assisting

individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency, and by

supporting future advancement.

• In health, we will create a healthy community for all by

increasing the number of Racine County residents who

participate in quality physical and mental health practices.

• We will also continue to meet individuals’ basic needs for food,

shelter and safety.

This is just the beginning of a multi-year process. As United

Way works towards the goal, our programs and investments will

become more focused, more measurable, more accountable, and

more aligned with the needs of the community.

TIMELINE January 2016

Education, income and health strategies are announced

February 2016

Investment process pilots Request for Proposal (RFP) for

Community School services at Knapp Elementary School

March 2016

Bold goal is announced at Annual Meeting

July 2016

Transition to “Building an Educated Workforce” focus is complete

September 2016

Knapp Community School opens

July 2017

Investment process fully transitioned to RFPs

MOVING FORWARD

Two children participate in Frank Cannella’s “Get Out and Play” event in November 2015.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONSUnited Way of Racine County implemented the Harwood Institute

for Public Innovation’s model of Community Conversations in

2013. Community Conversations are kitchen-table style facilitated

discussions designed to collect feedback from community

members of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and

experiences.

In 2014-15, United Way held 18 Community Conversations with

participants from local businesses, nonprofits, schools, and other

groups. Participants identified multiple issues including high

school graduation, employability of the workforce and safety. The

findings will be used to help further engage the community, find

new partners, develop strategies, mobilize resources, and shape

United Way’s future direction.

Community Conversations are a permanent, ongoing practice of

United Way of Racine County. From August 2016 to April 2017,

United Way will host its fourth phase of Community Conversations

and seek to engage with an even broader segment of the

population.

COMMUNITY INDICATORS REPORTThe Community Indicators Report is produced by United Way

every two years to inform the community of the assets and needs

of Racine County. The report contains a compilation of accurate,

up-to-date data in the key areas of education, income and health.

When possible, information for the city of Racine, western Racine

County, the state, and the nation are included for comparisons.

With this report, United Way and a number of other organizations

in the community can measure progress, track results and identify

emerging priorities that demand attention. The next Community

Indicators Report is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2016.


engaging the community

United Way of Racine County 2015 Annual Report | 9Modine employees create literacy kits for the 2015 Day of Action.


EDUCATION: BUILDING THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW

SHARING THE LOVE OF READINGWhen Mitchell and Roni McCluskey attended United Way’s 2015 Campaign Kickoff on September 12, they didn’t know that they would soon become an important part of one of United Way’s programs. At Kickoff, they learned of the expansion of United Way’s Imagination Library program (previously offered only in western Racine County) into the 53403 and 53405 zip codes. They registered their two qualifying children as soon as possible to receive free, age-appropriate books in the mail. Their son, 18-month-old Carter (pictured), became the program’s 1000th registrant. “We were so happy to hear that Imagination Library was expanding. It is such a great program for children. Carter loves books, and we are excited to begin reading these new books with him,” shared Roni McCluskey. Mitchell McCluskey stated, “Giving back is important to me so we donated to the expansion before we participated in the program and now we are getting back so much more than we gave.”

From The Litte Engine That Could, retold by Watty Piper, Illustrated by George & Doris Hauman © 1976, 1961, 1954, 1945, 1930. Published by Penguin Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Used by permission.


United Way of Racine County’s Schools

of Hope program is committed to helping

students become more confident,

capable readers who are better prepared for high school graduation

and career success. This cross-sector effort engages community

volunteers from all walks of life to tutor students in first, second and

third grade on a regular basis to help build critical literacy skills.

Since Schools of Hope was implemented in 2012, volunteers have

provided more than 25,500 tutoring sessions. During the 2014-15

school year, 292 tutors, 78 teachers and 249 students participated

in Schools of Hope, resulting in more than 3,500 hours of one-on-

one reading support. In just one hour per week, Schools of Hope

tutors are making a difference in our community.

Schoolsof Hope

United Way offers Dolly Parton’s Imagination

Library program in select Racine County zip codes

to encourage healthy literacy development and

school readiness. Free, age-appropriate books are

mailed to children under the age of five each month. More than

36,000 books have been distributed since the program began in

2009. In September 2015, Imagination Library expanded to serve

children living in the 53403 and 53405 zip codes. Within the first

four months of expansion, 274 Racine children were registered.

A monthly newsletter continues to be sent out to participating

families, while Parent Talk events and annual Graduation

Celebrations provide additional parent engagement opportunities.

Youth As Resources empowers young people

to make a positive difference in Racine County

by providing grants up to $1,000 to fund

youth-designed, youth-led community service

projects. During the 2014-15 program year, more than $4,400 was

distributed to five local projects.

Born Learning Trails encourage families

to get active and offer activities designed

to boost language and literacy skills in children birth to five. Each

trail features ten signs that help parents and caregivers interact

with children to build their curiosity, confidence, pre-literacy skills,

gross motor skills, and problem-solving skills. Trails are available at

West Park, North Beach Park, Echo Park, and Evergreen Elementary

School.


INCOME: HELPING THE WORKFORCE OF TODAY

Advancing Family

Assets (AFA) uses

a family success

coaching model to

help local families reach goals in the areas of income,

education and health. During their 9–12 month

involvement in AFA, each family works with a coach to

secure and maintain stable employment, learn budgeting

skills, improve credit, and become “banked” by opening

checking and savings accounts.

Beginning in 2016, AFA will focus its efforts on the 53403

and 53405 zip codes and be integrated with the new

Community School model. One AFA coach will work to

enroll families from the Knapp Elementary School zone

with potential for expansion of AFA services along with the

Community Schools model.

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HEALTH: ENSURING WELLNESS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

United Way of Racine

County and the FamilyWize

Community Service

Partnership offer solutions

for Racine County residents who are unemployed,

uninsured or must purchase medicine not covered by

their health plans or government programs. The free

prescription discount card is simple to use, has no age or

income restrictions and no enrollment requirements. Since

the partnership began in 2008, more than $1.2 million

has been saved by over 12,500 Racine County residents by

using the FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card.

Pick up a FamilyWize card at the United Way office,

download a card or the app at familywize.org, or text

“family” to 700700 to receive a card on your mobile phone.

Nestlé employees sell subs during their 2015 United Way campaign.


UNITED WAY SUPPORTERS$5.1 MILLION PLEDGED200 CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS$1.7 MILLION IN CORPORATE GIFTS7,650+ DONORS

United Way of Racine County salutes companies in our community that demonstrate their commitment to LIVE UNITED by supporting United Way. Thank you for your continued support!

TIM FERRY, 2015 CAMPAIGN CHAIR“I believe it is important for everyone to step up and rally around causes impacting the community. United Way brings together individuals, businesses, government, schools, nonprofits, etc. to make positive change happen in Racine County. In addition to the work United Way does, its integrity and accountability is remarkable. That’s why I support United Way of Racine County.”


4C-For ChildrenA.C. Buhler FoundationAbbott LaboratoriesAlliance on Mental Illness of Racine Co.

(NAMI Racine)Allstate Insurance CompanyAmerican Automobile AssociationAmerican Transmission CompanyAssociated BankAssurant HealthAT&TAurora Health CareBadger MeterBaxter & WoodmanBaxter HealthcareBest BuyBig Brothers Big Sisters of Racine &

Kenosha CountiesBMO Harris BankBoston StoreBRP North AmericaBukacek ConstructionBurlington Area School DistrictCareers IndustriesCarthage CollegeCaterpillarCatherine Marian HousingCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of

MilwaukeeCCB TechnologyCerebral Palsy Agency of Racine County -

RADDChildren’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community

ServicesCity Hall Sunshine ClubCJWCliftonLarsonAllen CN (Canadian National)Community State BankCore Chiropractic & Wellness CenterCRB InsuranceCreeCSL Plasma ServicesDavid Insurance AgencyDelta Flexible ProductsDerse ExhibitsDesign PartnersDr Pepper Snapple GroupDremel Rotary and Benchtop Power ToolsDuracolorDurand Automotive CenterE. C. Styberg EngineeringEaton Cooper Power SystemsEconoprintElectronic Systems of WisconsinExelon CorporationExpress Employment ProfessionalsExtendicare Health ServicesFamily Literacy of RacineFamily Service of RacineFarm & FleetFedExFirst Weber GroupFischer PreciseFocus on CommunityFogarty & AssociatesFox Architects

Fox River State BankFunderburg and AssociatesGateway Technical CollegeGE FoundationGeneral MillsGirl Scouts of Wisconsin SoutheastGlaxoSmithKlineGoldman SachsGoodwill Industries of SE WIGordon J. Maier & CompanyGreat Northern CorporationGrove GearHALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Org.)Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyHealth Care NetworkHostak, Henzl, & Bichler SCIBMITW NationalJ. C. Penney CompanyJoey’s on LathropJohn Hancock Financial ServicesJohn XXIII Educational CenterJohnson & JohnsonJohnson ControlsJohnson FoundationJohnson Keland ManagementJP Morgan Chase & Co.Junior League of RacineKohl’s Department StoreKranzLakeside Curative ServicesLandmark Credit UnionLandmark Title of RacineLavelle IndustriesLutheran Social Services of Wisconsin &

Upper MichiganM. L. SystemsMacy’sManpower GroupMaresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral HomeMcDonald’s RestaurantMcLane Foodservice DistributionMerchants Moving & StorageMerck & Co.Miller Plumbing & SupplyMiller’s FlowersNationwideNelson Electric Supply CompanyNestlé USANielsen Madsen & BarberNorth Shore BankO&H Danish BakeryOlympia Brown Unitarian Universalist ChurchO’Reilly Auto PartsPet ValhallaPioneer ProductsPitney BowesPoclain HydraulicsPostorino DecoratingPrecision Screw Thread Corp.Putzmeister AmericaQuick Cable CorporationRacine Area Manufacturers and Commerce

(RAMAC)Racine Community FoundationRacine CountyRacine County Economic Development Corp.

Racine County Food BankRacine County Opportunity CenterRacine Family YMCARacine Friendship ClubhouseRacine Literacy CouncilRacine MarriottRacine Public LibraryRacine Vocational MinistryRacine/Kenosha Community Action AgencyRedfearn DistributingRobert W. Baird & Co.Rockwell AutomationRuud Family FoundationSAFE Haven of RacineSargento FoodsSealed AirShopkoSilicon Valley Community FoundationSkogen’s Festival FoodsTalk of the TownTarget #0152The Arc of Racine CountyThe Hershey CompanyThe Journal TimesThe Panaro GroupThe Salvation Army - Racine CorpsThermal Transfer ProductsThree Harbors Council - Boy Scouts of

AmericaThrivent FinancialTinder Creek Follis & Vanderwerff GroupT-J MaxxTown of NorwayTri City National BankTriCoreTrustmark Insurance CompanyTuesday Optimist ClubUnicoUnited Natural Foods (UNFI)United Parcel ServiceUniversity of Wisconsin - ParksideUS BankVillage of CaledoniaVillage of WaterfordVolunteer Center of Racine CountyWalgreens CorporateWalker ForgeWal-Mart Store #2668Wal-Mart Store #3488Wanasek CorporationWarren IndustriesWells Fargo BankWisconsin Screen ProcessWomen’s Resource Center of RacineYouth For Christ Southeastern WisconsinYWCA Southeast Wisconsin

Note: This list includes contributors of cash and pledges to the 2015 campaign. United Way also extends thanks to the hundreds of businesses that make in-kind contributions in support of the campaign. This list was compiled as of February 2016; our apologies if your company has been inadvertently omitted.


RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

Ordre d’Egalité ($50,000 - $74,999)Ruud Family Foundation

Ordre de Liberté ($25,000 - $49,999)Gloria Batten

Tom and Ginee Burke

H. Fisk Johnson

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETYTocqueville Society members demonstrate their

commitment to a stronger community with a

significant personal investment. We thank our

2014 Tocqueville members for making a difference

in the lives of individuals and strengthening our

community.

Membres de la Société ($10,000 - $24,999)

600+ LEADERSHIP DONORS ($1,000 OR MORE)

1,700+ NEW DONORS$311 AVERAGE GIFT

2014 Tocqueville members for making a difference 2014 Tocqueville members for making a difference

in the lives of individuals and strengthening our in the lives of individuals and strengthening our

community. community.

Salman and Neelum Amin

Gus and Sandy Antonneau

Karen and William Boyd

Agnieszka and Mark Dahms

Dave and Kathy Eberle

John and Lyn Erskine

Tim and Sheryl Ferry

Imogene P. Johnson

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold

Alan and Patricia Ruud

Christopher and Chantil Ruud

Ted Sokoly and Nancy Toll

EC Styberg Foundation

Eugene Szymczak

Mary and Willard T. Walker

Fred and Sandra Young


2015 CHAIRMAN’S CLUB AWARDS United Way of Racine County acknowledges and thanks these organizations and their employees whose total giving

at each company is $50,000 or more annually. Combined, they make up more than $4 million of the 2015 campaign.

JOHNSON FINANCIAL GROUP

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LOYAL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTOR AWARDThe Loyal Corporate Contributor Award recognizes a

company that has contributed to United Way of Racine

County for 20 years or longer, and has demonstrated

leadership in building and sustaining our community.

This award will be given every two years.

ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD AWARDThe Advancing the Common Good Award recognizes an

individual who exhibits leadership through personal

philanthropy and committed volunteerism resulting in

positive and lasting change in Racine County.

In the almost 95 years since the first community

campaign, SC Johnson continues to hold the success of

Racine County as a high priority. Since 2005 alone, they

have donated approximately $16 million to United Way

through employee gifts and corporate matches. They

provide United Way’s largest volunteer base. In addition,

SC Johnson provides grants and donations to numerous

community programs and services.

Michael Batten

Mike’s vision and generosity has

made a lasting impact on United

Way and Racine County. His

work with Junior Achievement,

the Racine County Workforce

Development board and United

Way’s Advancing Family Assets

are just a few examples of his

extraordinary commitment and leadership. In his honor,

going forward this award will be named the Michael

Batten Advancing the Common Good Award.


2015 EMPLoyEE CAMPAIgn CooRDInAtoRS oF tHE yEAREach year, United Way of Racine County recognizes the efforts of employee campaign coordinators (ECCs). There

are more than 150 employee campaign coordinators across the county who manage campaigns at their respective

organizations. They are integral to United Way’s success.

recognition and awards

ECC oF tHE yEAR - SMALL BUSInESSKaren Smith

Johnson Foundation

ECC oF tHE yEAR - MEDIUM BUSInESSStacie WindelFestival Foods

ECCS oF tHE yEAR - LARgE BUSInESSJason Stanic and Kathleen PowersModine Manufacturing Company

Each year, Karen does a fantastic

job coordinating special events and

managing the overall campaign.

Due to her efforts, the Johnson

Foundation had 100 percent

participation and an increase in their

campaign for the past three years.

In 2015, their campaign was up 4

percent.

Stacie led Festival Foods’ campaign

above and beyond as a new

business to the community. Stacie

and Festival Foods employees held

special events, participated in

volunteer activities and encouraged

customers to donate their change to

United Way. Their first campaign had

a 76 percent participation rate.

Jason (pictured above) and Kathy led

their campaign team through their

best campaign yet. They held special

events, participated in Day of Action

and changed the incentive structure

to encourage higher donations. As

a result, 2015 was a recordbreaking

year for the Modine campaign at

more than $440,000!


LIVE UNITED AWARDSThe LIVE UNITED award recognizes companies that demonstrate what it means to Live United by giving, advocating

and volunteering.

LIVE UNITED AWARD - SMALL BUSINESS LIVE UNITED AWARD - MEDIUM BUSINESS LIVE UNITED AWARD - LARGE BUSINESS

David Insurance’s campaign has

consistently grown from year to

year. They have had 100 percent

participation since 2010 and tripled

special event dollars since 2014.

Their leadership personally asks

each employee to give and they

incorporate other small businesses

into their campaign and fundraising

events.

Johnson Outdoors continually gives

back to the community throughout

the year. They have increased their

campaign for the past six years.

2015 is the largest increase so far

at 11 percent, with a 56 percent

participation rate. Not only do they

run a great campaign, but their

employees consistently participate

in volunteer opportunities such as

Schools of Hope, Day of Caring and

the United Way board.

After having a 58 percent increase

in their 2014 campaign, the Racine

Unified School District increased

again in 2015 by 15 percent!

They are the newest members

of the Chairman’s Club. Working

together with United Way, they

have helped implement Schools

of Hope, recruited families for

Imagination Library, held Community

Conversations, and are partnering

to launch a Community School at

Knapp Elementary.

Andis’ campaign has increased every year since 2010,

equating to a more than 90 percent increase overall.

Andis was one of the first organizations to create a

company-to-company challenge with Educators Credit

Union in 2014. 2015 was a record-breaking year for

fundraising with a 7 percent increase over the prior year

for a total of more than $150,000. In addition, Andis

employees volunteer for numerous activities including

United Way’s Day of Caring, strategy teams and

Emerging Leaders.

CHAIRMAN’S AWARDThe Chairman’s Award is presented to a company that

sets an example for other campaigns by demonstrating

any or all of the following: long-standing support of

United Way of Racine County, the highest company

campaign results, or an exponential increase in their

campaign.

EMERGING LEADERS - TAKE THE LEAD CHALLENGE RECIPIENTSTwo Emerging Leaders members completed the Take the

Lead Challenge in 2015. The challenge asks Emerging

Leaders to volunteer at least 12 hours, attend four

events, and either serve on a committee or complete a

service project all within a years’ time.

Joe Cronin

Robert W. Baird

Jennifer Krase

Modine Manufacturing

BOARD OF DIRECTORSEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEBoard Chair Art Howell

Treasurer and Vice-Chair, Finance

Scott Huedepohl

Vice-Chair, Community Investment

Stephen McLaughlin

Vice-Chair, Labor Advisory

Jennifer Levie

Vice-Chair, Personnel

Ann Daane

Vice-Chairs at Large

Nancy AndersonPatricia HoffmanTom MarryJulian Wiles

Secretary and President

Rodney Prunty

MEMBERS AT LARGEVanessa Abejuela-

Matt, DOBarbara Bakshis

(pictured left)Timothy BattenJennifer BiasPatrick BohonDominic CarielloSheila EgersonTim FerryWendell

FunderbergMark Gesner, Ph.D.Lolli Haws, Ph.D.Daniel HortonDavid JohnsonRenee KirbyStan ManningRebecca MasonPaul MasonWally RendonKara ReskeTony RossoRichard RuffoStephanie SklbaPeter SmetKelli SteinLeslie Wininger,

MPA

PERSONNEL COMMITTEEJennifer BiasAnn Daane*Daniel HortonStan ManningTony RossoDebbie Rudan

FINANCE COMMITTEEScott Huedepohl*David Johnson Chris LeberfingTom MarryBob O’BrienRichard RuffoJim Walker

LABOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Angelina CruzEthel GatesCharles GeyerJennifer Levie* Kevin MieczkowskiMarilyn NemethCraig OlsenDoris Szejna

NOMINATING COMMITTEEPat Hoffman* Dave JohnsonRebecca MasonKevin McCabeWally Rendon

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEEMilous AdamsNancy Anderson*Patrick BohonJoe HeckGary HovanChris LeberfingHeather MartinezKevin W. McCabeSteve McLaughlin*Mark MundlTeresa M. ReindersKara ReskeMary Wyant

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP1,200+ UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS

10,600+ VOLUNTEER HOURS$240,000+ IN VOLUNTEER TIME


* Committee chair/co-chair


volunteer leadership2015 VoLUntEERS oF tHE yEARUnited Way of Racine County thanks the following individuals for their outstanding

volunteer efforts:

2015 CHAIRMAn’S AWARDThe United Way of Racine County

board chair recognizes an

outstanding volunteer from the

Board of Directors annually. The

2015 Chairman’s Award is awarded

to Dan Horton.

kara ReskeKara has been an avid United Way advocate and

volunteer since 2009. She serves as chair of the

education investment committee and on the United Way

board. She hase volunteered more than 100 hours of

her time and has been instrumental in recruiting new

volunteers to United Way.

Jane HearnAs the employee campaign coordinator and Schools of Hope coordinator at Wadewitz

elementary, Jane has played an important part in United Way’s success. She believes in

the work of United Way and understands the importance of community members in the

journey to create change.

John Siegert receives the 2014 Chairman’s Award from United Way president, Rodney Prunty.


COMMUNITY INVESTMENT LEADERSHIPCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT FINANCIAL TEAMPatrick FealeyJamie HaynesChris Leberfing*Kara ReskeNicole SchubilskeKim M. SchulteLeanne Shideler

EDUCATION INVESTMENT COMMITTEEAmy AgallarLaura CicheKathy DunkersonDave DurmentDiane M. IngalsbeTasha JohnsonCameron P. KerkhoffHailey V. KohutAlysia RuizHeather Martinez*Wes MickeMark MundlKara Reske*†Nicole Schubilske†Leanne Shideler†Lori StrangbergMelody StreeterLloyd R. SwagerKaren WakefieldCandy Zicarelli

INCOME INVESTMENT COMMITTEETrish CarrAnita CruisePatrick Fealey†JoAnn GoodyearJoe Heck*Gary R. Hovan*David KlebaGreg P. MillerBeth H. SheltonKim Stulo

HEALTH INVESTMENT COMMITTEEBrian AgenDan BaranPatrick Bohon*Suzanne Chernik Jamie Haynes†Chris Leberfing†Kevin W. McCabe*Nikki PayneKavita PoddarKim M. Schulte†Karen M. SeversonTrisha SpeersVicki Taylor Brenda ThomasAroon ViswanathanCherry WardripLeslie Wininger

YOUTH AS RESOURCES BOARDRebecca BixlerSarah BuseyJonathan CampbellChrissy Craig* (2014)

Collin FlynnChris FodorRyan FodorNathan HaighRyan HalversonTony KinnardAlexandria MasonMilan Meyers* (2015)

Pam Oksiuta* (2014-2015)

Sovereign OlsonJohn OlsonHannah ParsonsLaney PetersonMadison PruntyJoseph PucciMichael Pucci* (2015)

John RawleySavannah ReeserElliot ReskeMavis RohlingJacob RomanskiSara SchoeningShane SmileySamantha SmileyMatthew SweetmanMadalyn TheamaArion ThurmondSophia TorosianBen Wakefield Brian Wakefield Moya Zaleski

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIPCAMPAIGN CABINET Andrew AbramJohn BattenSusan Boland‡Jonathan DelagraveRandy EkernTim Ferry*Mark GeislerClair HollandGary IlkkaDave JohnsonJim LadwigMick LucareliKelly SemrauJohn SiegertNeil StaeckKelly SteinDenise Wilcox

WESTERN RACINE COUNTY ACTION COMMITTEEJennifer EisenbartPat HoffmanTom McLaughlinSandy Neske

EMERGING LEADERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEETimothy BattenShawn BurwellLaura CaputoJoe CroninTim DustmanAndrew FrailingVictor FrasherCasey McIntoshGina Sorenson

* Committee chair/co-chair† Committee financial advisor‡ Vice-chair

COMMUNITY IMPACT LEADERSHIPSCHOOLS OF HOPE LEADERSHIP COUNCILBryan AlbrechtMike BattenTom Buhler*Jonathan DelegraveJohn DickertRoger DowerJim EastmanDeborah FordLolli Haws*Art HowellJim LadwigDavid NovickAlice OliverPaul Rohling

SCHOOLS OF HOPE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Christopher

SchmalingKelly SemrauAl Volmut

ADVANCING FAMILY ASSETS VOLUNTEERS Tom BurkeMark GeislerJeff NeubauerDebbie RudanNeil StaeckLeslie WiningerMary Jo Wodicka


financial activitiesUnited Way of Racine County takes our role as a trusted community leader very seriously. As a result, we have a long tradition of adhering to very high standards of accountability and transparency.

Both our 990 tax form and annual audit are available for review at UnitedWayRacine.org/accountability.

individualsUnited Way contributions are made by individuals either

through workplace campaigns or direct donations.

corporate giftsCorporate gifts consist of contributions on behalf of a

company and employee donation matches.

grantsUnited Way is the fiscal agent for several federal and

state grants.

initiative support/sponsorshipsInvestments in this area directly support the work of

United Way.

fiscal sponsorshipsUnited Way is a fiscally responsible partner for specific

community initiatives.

revenue

total$5,616,754

39%

39%

11%

8%

3%

Please note: Revenue includes projections on campaigns not completed and totals that come in from sources

outside the county or from national corporate offices in the first quarter of 2016.


HEALTH INVESTMENTS

FUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATIONThe Better Business Bureau states that a charity should

spend no more than 35 percent of related contributions

on fundraising.

UNITED WAY INITIATIVESUnited Way brings people together to impact critical

community issues.

EDUCATION INVESTMENTS

INCOME INVESTMENTSEXPENDITURES

TOTAL$5,854,890

COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND GRANTSUnited Way invests in special projects that provide

continuous learning and support for the community.

DESIGNATIONS TO AGENCIESUnited Way honors requests to direct gifts to other

qualified nonprofit agencies or United Ways.

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP EXPENSES

17%

17%

15% 14%

13%

10%

5% 4%

COMMUNITY IMPACTUnited Way of Racine County invests nearly 80 percent of

dollars in Racine County programs and services.

4%

UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES


PRogRAMS In EDUCAtIonBig Brothers Big Sisters of Racine & Kenosha Counties:

One-to-One Outcome Based Mentoring

Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System,

UW-Extension: Racine County Touchpoints Project

Central Racine County Health Department: Teen Parenting

Support Program

Family Literacy of Racine: Early Childhood Program, Out-Of-

School Time Programs, Girls Inc. of Racine

Family Smart/Kid Friendly Partnership

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast: Urban and Latina Girl

Scout Leadership Experience

John XXIII Educational Center: Afterschool Program

Racine Family YMCA: Young Leaders Academy – Strong

Communities Agenda

Racine Youth Sports

Three Harbors Council – Boy Scouts of America:

Comprehensive Youth Program

Youth for Christ – Southeast Wisconsin: JAMS-Juvenile

Aftercare Ministry for Success

PRogRAMS In InCoMECatherine Marian Housing: Bethany Apartments

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Outreach

and Case Management Services

HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization)

IMPACT - Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services: Food Pantry

Gateway program

Racine County Food Bank: Emergency Food Distribution

Racine Family YMCA: Focus on Fathers Initiative

Racine Literacy Council: Adult Literacy Program

Racine Vocational Ministry: Walk-in Program

SAFE Haven of Racine: Youth Shelter and Outreach Programs

The Salvation Army – Racine Corps: Child Nutrition Program

Transitional Living Center, Burlington: Shelter Program

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin: Dress for Success Racine Program

PRogRAMS In HEALtHAlliance on Mental Illness of Racine County: NAMI Racine

The ARC of Racine County: Advocacy, Support & Educational

Programs

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee:

Behavioral Health Counseling Services

Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine County: RADD

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Community Services: Racine

Child and Family Counseling Program, RCCAC: Racine

County Child Advocacy Center

Family Service of Racine: Counseling & Psychotherapy

Focus on Community: FAST (Families & Schools Together),

Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Health Care Network: Health Care Services

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan:

S.C.A.N. - Stop Child Abuse & Neglect, Sexual Assault

Services

Racine Friendship Clubhouse

Women’s Resource Center of Racine: Safety Services for

Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human

Trafficking

otHER FUnDED PRogRAMSUnited Way also supports the following organizations which

provide needed services for the community.

21st Century Preparatory School: Youth Opportunities

Unlimited (YOU)

Asset Builders of America: Racine/Kenosha Money Conference

Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System,

UW-Extension: Nonprofit Networking Breakfast Events

Burlington Safety Patrol

Burlington Senior Center

IMPACT – Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services: IMPACT 211

Racine Area Manufacturers & Commerce: Leadership Racine

University of Wisconsin – Parkside Center for Community

Partnerships: Nonprofit Development Program

Racine County Family Resource Center Network

Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency: VITA Project

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin

Volunteer Center of Racine County: Get Connected Volunteer

Program

Waller Elementary School: La Noche Hispana Night

Workforce Development Center: Youth CNC Boot Camp 3

2015 funded programs


Rodney Prunty

President

Marisol Beauford

Marketing Director

Colleen Benkendorf

Investor Relations Manager

Chelsie Deaton

Executive Assistant

Tracie Feest

Investor Services Manager

Alicia Gollaz

AFA Family Success Coach

Alexa (Ali) Haigh

Vice President -

Investor Relations

Alberto Huerta

Education Coordinator

Barb Jopke

Vice President - Finance

and Administration

MaryBeth Kallio

Community Investment

Director

Krista Lanphier

Marketing Assistant

Joanee Meyerhofer

Imagination Library

Program Coordinator

Jose Pimienta

Investor Relations Manager

Jessica Safransky Schacht

Education Initiatives Director

Linda Ziegler

Finance Assistant

UNITED WAY STAFF

Julie Anderson

Marketing Director

United Way of Racine County

2000 Domanik Drive, Racine, Wisconsin 53404

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2015 united way of racine county annual report

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